Is (5,3) a solution to this system of equation X+y=8 17x+17y=8

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Is (5,3) a solution to this system of equation
X+y=8
17x+17y=8

by Cone

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(5, 3)

x y

Plug in:

x + y = 8

5 + 3 = 8

8 = 8

Plug in:

17(5) + 17(3) = 8

85 + 51 = 8

136 = 8

Answer - No, (5, 3) is not a solution to this system of equations.

Andreass answered Apr 7, 2020

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